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Museum, Mayholme Foundation to host family history workshop
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2025 08:56 AM
Family historians will learn the tools, resources, and skills to advance their research and preserve their family histories at a two-day workshop in January presented by the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre, in partnership with the Mayholme Foundation.
The Family History Workshop takes place over two weekends: Saturday, Jan 24 and Saturday, Jan 31 at the museum, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This workshop series will introduce participants to methods related to gathering, organizing,...
City Council approves name ‘Old Lock One Commons’ for outdoor public space in Port Dalhousie
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2025 04:16 PM
St. Catharines City Council has approved the name, ‘Old Lock One Commons,’ for the outdoor community and event space at 45 Lakeport Rd. in Port Dalhousie.
City Council voted at its December meeting to endorse the City staff-recommended name following its direction in November 2024 that staff undertake a formal naming process. A permanent sign with the name, ‘Old Lock One Commons,’ will be installed in early 2026. The City will also host a ribbon cutting event for the space next spring.
“Thank you...
Advancing STC: 2025 Highlights and What’s Next in 2026
Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 02:59 PM
A message from City of St. Catharines Chief Administrative Officer David Oakes:
As we wrap up 2025, I’m delighted to extend heartfelt thanks to all residents, businesses, volunteers, and partners across St. Catharines. Your enthusiasm, feedback, and active involvement have truly propelled STC forward and made this year one to remember!
This year, we made exciting strides in housing with the launch of the Housing Accelerator Fund, new incentives for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), expanded support...
Downtown fire update: Queen Street remains closed
Posted on Monday, December 08, 2025 06:57 PM
A portion of Queen Street in downtown St. Catharines will remain closed for at least the next couple of days, as fire officials work with the property owner on overhaul of the site.
The street has been closed between St. Paul and King streets since Friday night, when St. Catharines Fire Services was called to 17 Queen St. for a fire at the property – a large building that formerly served as the home of The St. Catharines Standard. Work is underway to determine the structural safety of the...
Firefighters extinguish stubborn Queen Street fire
Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2025 07:24 PM
Queen Street remains closed as crews remain on fire watch
After nearly 18 hours of suppression efforts, a fire at 17 Queen St. in the City’s downtown core has been put out by St. Catharines firefighters.
The fire, which started around 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, was finally deemed under control at around 4 p.m. on Saturday, and was declared out around 5 p.m. Crews from St. Catharines Fire Services will remain on scene overnight on fire watch at the building, which was the former home of the St....
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